dark chocolate · 67% cacao · Costa Rica

Panama Tierra Oscura Duffy's Red Star UK Dark Earthen Panama

by Panama Tierra Oscura Duffy's Red Star · Guanacaste, Costa Rica · rated 4.6/5

The first taste unfurls like a perfumed breeze, with bergamot's citrusy brightness weaving through cumin's earthy warmth and saffron's golden whispers. As it melts, layers of oolong and green tea emerge, grounding the profile with a delicate herbal complexity, while rosemary and mint linger on the edges, creating a refined, almost meditative finish. The texture, smooth yet waxy, amplifies the chocolate's evolving persistence, leaving a sophisticated, savory resonance that demands contemplation.

Tasting profile

OriginGuanacaste, Costa Rica
Bean varietyNacional
Cacao67%
Intensity6/10
Aciditymedium
Bitternessmedium
Sweetnesslow
Texturewaxy
Finishevolving, persistent persistence
Roast profilecustom
Primary notesbergamot, cumin, saffron
Secondary notesoolong, green tea, rosemary, mint
Flavor familiesherbal_vegetal, fruity, spicy
Ingredientscacao beans, sugar, cocoa butter, vanilla
Dietaryvegan, organic
Allergensnuts, gluten traces
AwardsCocoa of Excellence Programme

Pairings

Beverages: pour-over coffee, green tea

Food: candied orange peel

Questions

What does Panama Tierra Oscura Duffy's Red Star UK Dark Earthen Panama taste like?

Complex chocolate from Guanacaste, Costa Rica with dominant notes of bergamot, cumin. Secondary flavors of oolong, green tea emerge as it melts. Evolving finish with persistent persistence.

What drinks pair well with Panama Tierra Oscura Duffy's Red Star UK Dark Earthen Panama?

Recommended beverage pairings: pour-over coffee, green tea. Food pairings: candied orange peel.

How intense is Panama Tierra Oscura Duffy's Red Star UK Dark Earthen Panama?

Intensity 6/10, medium bitterness, medium acidity, low sweetness, with a waxy texture and a evolving finish of persistent persistence.

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